"I
have had a lot of exciting and memorable highlights during my time on
tour but leading that team of 12 women was one of the biggest thrills of
my entire golf career," Inkster said at a press conference in Iowa."So
the answer was easy and I wanted to have this announced as soon as I
could because keeping a secret isn't one of my strengths. I'm thrilled
by the challenge of defending the Cup on home soil next summer and can't
wait to put on a show in Des Moines.

Inkster poses with her team after stunning comeback win

"Our
team's performance in Germany was so inspiring for all of us and was a
prime example of the current state of American women's golf." Inkster has 31 LPGA titles to her name, including the career Grand Slam and is a member of the Hall of Fame.